Claudia Schvartzman, Sara Murchio, Analía Castro, Ximena Cibils, Pablo Miranda, María Valentina Mujica, Helena Pardo, Marco Dalla-Rizza
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Abstract
Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood, Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) causes economic losses in soybean crops by diminishing productivity, impacting grain size, oil content, and germination power. RNA interference (RNAi), a conserved gene regulation process initiated by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), may be used as a safe technique in integrated pest management strategies. Conjugating dsRNA with cationic polymers, which protect dsRNA from degradation has shown to enhance this response. This study aims to assess the impact of dsRNA administration on the viability of P. guildinii and evaluate dsRNA-chitosan nanocomplexes as a pest control strategy.
期刊介绍:
Pest Management Science is the international journal of research and development in crop protection and pest control. Since its launch in 1970, the journal has become the premier forum for papers on the discovery, application, and impact on the environment of products and strategies designed for pest management.
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